Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
85
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Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
118
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 85 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 35 | 25 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers demolished the Trail Blazers 118-85. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pacers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.